Bahrain hails steps to enhance Qatari-Egyptian cooperation

Manama, Dec. 21. (BNA) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain has welcomed the "blessed positive" steps on the track of cooperation between Qatar and Egypt, and valued highly the keen desire of both leaderships to further reinforce and consolidate bilateral relations for the common interests of all countries in region. In a statement issued today, the Kingdom lauded the "pioneering great role" played by the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in leading joint Arab action and keenness to boost Arab solidarity and unify stances, particularly regarding reinforcing cooperation ties with Egypt, which is a highly significant step in light of the current fast-paced changes and grave dangers the region is facing. The Kingdom affirmed the great importance of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States' accord to reinforce their relations with Egypt and keenness to continue providing support to Egypt and its brotherly people, in recognition of its (Egypt's) unwavering supportive stances towards the security and stability of the GCC countries. It also underlined the importance of Egypt’s continuous leading role in defending the causes of the Arab and Islamic nations, which was reflected in the Riyadh Accord and Riyadh Complementary Agreement in which GCC countries expressed commitment to supporting Egypt and contributing to consolidating its security and stability.